Whiteout
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- $9.99
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- $9.99
Publisher Description
Atlanta is blanketed with snow just before Christmas, but the warmth of young love just might melt the ice in this novel of interwoven narratives, Black joy, and cozy, sparkling romance—by the same unbeatable team of authors who wrote the New York Times bestseller Blackout!
As the city grinds to a halt, twelve teens band together to help a friend pull off the most epic apology of her life. But will they be able to make it happen, in spite of the storm?
No one is prepared for this whiteout. But then, we can’t always prepare for the magical moments that change everything.
From the bestselling, award-winning, all-star authors who brought us Blackout—Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk, and Nicola Yoon—comes another novel of Black teen love, each relationship within as unique and sparkling as Southern snowflakes.
Reviews
“It would melt the iciest heart and would be a good stocking-filler for any teenager who craves a little literary romance in their lives.”
The Times Children’s Book of the Week, Saturday 12th November
“Joyous and heartwarming” – Yes Gurl
Praise for Blackout:
‘Perfect summer reading’ – The Stylist
’A moving story of black teenage love. Perfect for bringing a taste of romance and American city life to your staycation’ – The Times
‘Blackout is a novel of a moment in time, capturing the radiance, joy and possibility of teen romance’ – Time magazine
‘YA’s biggest stars have written the collab of the year with Blackout’ – Entertainment Weekly
“★★★★★ A delightful, sprawling, warm and funny YA novel” – Culture Fly
‘Not one, not two, but six bestselling and award-winning authors come together to write a moving story of Black teen love, set against the backdrop of New York City in the summer.’ – Buzzfeed
About the author
Dhonielle Clayton is the NYT bestselling author of the Belles series and The Tiny Pretty Things duology, which was made into a Netflix original series. She is COO of the nonprofit We Need Diverse Books.
Tiffany D. Jackson is the critically acclaimed author of Allegedly. A Walter Dean Myers Honor Book and Coretta Scott King Award winner.
Nic Stone is the #1 NYT bestselling author of the William C. Morris Award finalist Dear Martin, Dear Justyce,Odd One Out, Jackpot, and Clean Getaway, and the Shuri novel series with Marvel Comics.
Angie Thomas is the author of the award-winning, #1 NYT bestselling novels The Hate U Give, On the Come Up, and Concrete Rose A former teen rapper who holds a BFA in creative writing, Angie was born, raised, and still resides in Mississippi.
Ashley Woodfolk worked in children’s book publishing before becoming an author full-time. Her novels include the highly-acclaimed The Beauty that Remains and When You Were Everything.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk, and Nicola Yoon each take the reins writing individual character perspectives in this endearing follow-up to Blackout, a romantic confection set in snow-blown Atlanta. After science buff Stevie presents her girlfriend Sola with her AP Chemistry project—an experiment hypothesizing that love is "simply a biological response... so is it even important?"—and their planned coming-out dinner with Sola's family subsequently goes awry, Sola issues an ultimatum: if Stevie wants to save their relationship, she has until midnight to prove that she loves Sola. To pull off the biggest romantic gesture possible, Stevie enlists her friends Kaz, E.R., Jordyn, Jimi, Ava, and Mason, who are each navigating their own relationship woes. Set amid a historic snowstorm that tightens the narrative scope, the authors employ physical proximity that encourages the couples to confront their feelings, resulting in myriad playful rom-com scenarios. This upbeat collaboration, brimming with culture-specific references, laugh-out-loud banter, and vulnerable, heartfelt confessions, captures the enchanting spirit of classic holiday romance and enduring Black love. A concluding author's note gives clues indicating which creator is responsible for which character. Ages 13–up.
